Author: New Daily Prime

The Nigerian House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block all pornographic websites in the country. Lawmakers want the NCC to make sure that internet service providers stop access to these websites immediately. The motion was brought forward by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said that online pornography is a serious problem and that Nigeria has not done enough to stop it. “Nigeria is a religious country where most people do not support nudity and indecent content,” Tafoki said while presenting his motion. He…

Bitcoin and several major cryptocurrencies saw significant losses on Tuesday, March 11, as mounting concerns over the US economy and rising trade tensions sent shockwaves through global markets. Bitcoin fell by 3.2%, dipping to $79,937 after reaching a low of $76,624. Ethereum also suffered a sharp drop, down 7.5% to $1,911. The global cryptocurrency market cap declined by 4.3%, bringing it to $2.6 trillion, according to The Economist. Other prominent cryptocurrencies, including Solana, XRP, Cardano, and Dogecoin, also experienced losses. Dogecoin, in particular, plunged 8.5%. The decline in the crypto market followed comments by US President Donald Trump, who spoke…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed concern over the low number of female students accessing its educational loans compared to their male counterparts. The revelation was made on Monday, March 10, during a ceremony marking the International Women’s Day in Abuja. Speaking at the event, NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, represented by Oluwatosin Sanusi, Head of Investments and Funds Management, highlighted that only one in five loan applicants is female—a ratio that he described as “not encouraging.” “The NELFUND initiative is designed to assist students in tertiary institutions with loans to pay their fees and cater to their…

In a major diplomatic development, the United States and Ukraine have commenced high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia, signaling a potential shift in the trajectory of the ongoing war with Russia. The discussions, held in Jeddah on Tuesday, come as Kyiv seeks to mend strained relations with Washington and secure the resumption of military aid and intelligence-sharing. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Andriy Yermak, a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has presented a proposal for a partial ceasefire. The plan includes a mutual agreement between Ukraine and Russia to halt long-range drone and missile strikes, refrain from attacks on energy…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the pivotal role of public-private collaboration in ensuring safer buildings across the state, as he officially launched the Certified Accreditors’ Programme on Monday. The event, held at the White Stone Event Centre in Ikeja, marks a significant initiative by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) to enhance building safety and regulatory standards. In his keynote address, Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the importance of the programme in promoting safer, more sustainable buildings in Lagos, particularly in light of the tragic events of the Ikoyi building collapse in November 2021, which shook the city and…

Arsenal are preparing to part ways with four key players this summer as they look to strengthen their attacking options and make a bid for Napoli’s prolific striker, Victor Osimhen. With the Gunners set to finish second in the Premier League for the third consecutive season, manager Mikel Arteta is under increasing pressure to address the team’s lack of a clinical striker — a factor many believe has prevented Arsenal from securing the league title. The North London club has been strongly linked with a number of top-tier strikers, including Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, and of course, Osimhen.…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, is set to unveil his final 23-man squad this week ahead of Nigeria’s critical 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month. The Malian tactician, who named an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week, has left Nigerian football fans eagerly awaiting his selection for what will be his debut matches in charge of the Super Eagles. Chelle’s appointment has come at a pivotal moment for Nigerian football. The Super Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for the World Cup are hanging by a thread following a disastrous start to their campaign,…

By Alade Adisa Anxiety has gripped parents of students at King’s College, Lagos, following an outbreak of diphtheria in the school. Some parents have asked their children to stay at home after one of the students succumbed to the illness. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government is set to commence mass vaccination for students on both campuses of the school. New Daily Prime gathered that the outbreak may be linked to overcrowded classrooms, cramped hostels, and unsanitary conditions in the college. The Director of Public Affairs at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, confirmed in a telephone conversation that one…

In a bold declaration to Parliament, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the need for Poland to explore nuclear capabilities as the country confronts mounting security threats from Russia and potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Speaking on Friday, Tusk underscored that Poland must pursue the latest advancements in military technology, including unconventional and nuclear weaponry, to adapt to a rapidly changing global security landscape. “I say this with full responsibility—it is not enough to purchase conventional weapons,” Tusk told lawmakers. “The battlefield is evolving before our eyes, month by month.” Tusk’s remarks come amid heightened anxiety over U.S. foreign…

The Trump administration’s decision to halt US military-technical assistance and the uncertainty around continued intelligence sharing with Kyiv will have consequences that take time to be fully felt. The measures will not cause a rapid deterioration of Ukraine’s ability to resist, but will incur a cost in the lives of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians. They also do nothing to shift the strategic calculus for Kyiv, whose reluctance to accept an American deal on any terms reflects the existential stakes for which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is negotiating. The US has been the biggest single military donor to Ukraine. Over the…